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I don't really love the Hartwig signing, but its kind of cheap. No big deal to me.

What I really don't get is the unfortunately comical "?" on the LS depth chart. I realize the chances are slim of that injury happening again, but who knows. The point is, after it happened once and practically cost you the game, wouldn't you have a back up plan found at some point during training camp?

Maybe it's just an inside joke, but if Warren gets hurt and Harrison is long snapping, to quote Morrisey, "that joke just isn't funny anymore"

I think if there was a poll of the last vet the Steelers would sign, Hartwig would have been in the "other" choice. Hartwig really has stabilized the OL so I don't have a problem with it and the deal is pretty cheap.

As for LS, IIRC, Shipley worked as the back up long snapper in training camp. Now that AQ is on the practice squad, he can continue to hone that skill. Who knows, maybe if Shipley shows he is a good LS, that would save a roster spot now dedicated to a specialist who can play no other position next year.